Property Lawyer Tenerife
I’m Ingrid Castillo, an independent property lawyer in Tenerife who works only for you, not for the agent and not for the seller.
I personally represent non-residents in conveyancing procedures, conducted entirely in English.
Why you need an independent conveyancing lawyer in Tenerife
The lawyer recommended by the estate agent works in the same circle as the seller. The transaction has to close for the agent to get paid, and that pressure quietly shapes how problems get framed.
An independent lawyer has no upside in your purchase going through. Mine is the opposite incentive, I’m only useful to you if the property is actually safe to buy.
Charges and mortgages on the property
Unpaid IBI and community fees
Occupants you didn’t know about
Building works without licence
Discrepancies between the deed and the Land Registry
Discrepancies between the Land Registry and what you actually saw on the viewing.
These are the issues a non-independent lawyer can soften. I won’t.
If something is wrong and the deal still makes sense once you know, we go ahead with eyes open. If it’s a deal breaker, I’ll say so and we stop before the deposit is at risk.
Ingrid Castillo, your property lawyer in Tenerife
I’m a Spanish-qualified lawyer working in Tenerife, focused on property purchases for non-resident buyers. Bilingual EN/ES, both languages at native level. Bar registration 1885 with the Ilustre Colegio de Abogados, professional indemnity insurance in place.
What you won’t find here is a team that funnels you in. The person you speak to on the first call is the same person who runs your due diligence, writes your Risk & Taxes Report, negotiates the Contrato de Arras and signs at the notary on your behalf. I don’t subcontract conveyancing files to junior lawyers or paralegals.
Ingrid Castillo Pérez, member of the ICAMAT Bar Association, no. 1885
Reviews from buyers I've represented in Tenerife
Some of the clients who have placed their trust in Ingrid Castillo as a solicitor in Tenerife.
Conveyancing services I take care of
NIE & Documentation
- NIE application for buyers and co-buyers
- Bilingual Power of Attorney so you don’t need to travel
- Spanish non-resident bank account opened in your name
Due Dilligence
- Nota Simple obtained and analysed
- Property confirmed free of mortgages, liens and unpaid charges
- IBI and community fees verified, including any pending balance
- Urban planning status and licences reviewed with the local council
Contracts, risks & Taxes report
- Contrato de Arras drafted or negotiated with protective clauses
- Risk & Taxes Report sent to you in English with every finding, every cost and every risk, before you sign anything binding
Notary, completion and registration
- Representation at the notary on completion day under your Power of Attorney
- ITP or IGIC calculated, prepared and paid on your behalf
- Deed filed at the Land Registry and IBI, community and utilities transferred to your name
Our law firm in Arona
Come and visit us in CC Zentral Center, Av. Arquitecto Gómez Cuesta, 22, 38650 Arona, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, or call us on 931 989 104.
Consultations are by appointment only, so I can devote my full attention to you.
Conveyancing process with a property solicitor
1. First Call and fixed quote
We talk for around 30 minutes. I ask you about the property, the seller, the agent involved, your funding and your timeline. By the end of the call you have a fixed legal fee in writing and a clear idea of what comes next.
2. Power of Attorney signed
You sign the PoA at a notary in your home country with the Apostille of The Hague. From that point I can act for you in Tenerife on every step that requires a signature.
3. Due Dilligence & Reports
I run the legal and financial checks. You receive the Risk & Taxes Report in English with everything I found, every cost broken down and every recommendation. You decide whether to proceed with the full picture in front of you.
4. Completion and keys
I sign the deed for you, pay the taxes, register the property and arrange the handover. Your contract with the utility companies is updated. You travel only when you want to, not because the paperwork forces you to.
Frequently asked questions
Do I really need an independent lawyer if the estate agent provides one?
Yes. The agent’s lawyer works in the agent’s ecosystem and gets paid when the sale closes. They’re not breaking any rule, but their incentive is not aligned with yours. An independent lawyer has only one client on the file, you.
Can I complete the entire purchase without travelling to Tenerife?
Yes. With a bilingual Power of Attorney signed in your country I can handle every signature here, from the Arras to the Escritura, including tax payments and Land Registry filing. Most of my non-resident clients travel only to view the property and to collect the keys.
How much does a conveyancing solicitor cost in Tenerife?
My fee is fixed and confirmed in writing before you instruct me. I won’t quote a number on a public page because it depends on the type of property (resale or new build), whether there are co-buyers, and whether mortgage financing is involved. You’ll get the exact figure on the first call.
How long does conveyancing take in Tenerife?
Around 6 to 12 weeks from the reservation contract to the keys in a standard case. NIE processing, mortgage approval and the seller’s own paperwork are the variables that move the timeline. I give you a realistic schedule at the start.
What is the Risk & Taxes Report and when do I get it?
It’s a single document in English with the result of every legal and financial check, plus the full cost of your purchase itemised tax by tax. You receive it after due diligence, before you sign the Contrato de Arras. It’s the document that lets you decide with the full picture, not with the agent’s summary.
Will you handle both new build and resale properties?
Yes. The conveyancing process and the tax framework differ between the two, particularly around IGIC, AJD and the developer’s guarantees on off-plan purchases. My service covers both.
Contact now Ingrid Castillo
If you need a lawyer in Tenerife to represent you in the process of buying your home, you can contact ICP Abogados now.